{"product_id":"ge-ic697bem742-vme-integrator-rack-1-3a-controller-module","title":"GE IC697BEM742 VME Integrator Rack 1.3A Controller Module","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"color: #003366; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5; color: #333333;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong style=\"color: #003366;\"\u003eIC697BEM742\u003c\/strong\u003e is a single-slot FIP (Factory Instrumentation Protocol) Bus Controller Module engineered by GE Fanuc for the Series 90-70 PLC platform. This advanced interface connects the central IC697 PLC VME integrator rack to FIP or WorldFIP I\/O serial bus systems, managing remote Series 90-30 I\/O nests and field control modules with deterministic accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #003366; font-weight: bold; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003eKey Advantages\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5; color: #333333; padding-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRedundant Bus Topology:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dual 9-pin FIP connectors transmit identical signals concurrently, providing robust, redundant failover safety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoftware Configuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete digital setup via MS-DOS or Windows-based programming tools removes the need for manual jumpers or hardware DIP switches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced Communications:\u003c\/strong\u003e Delivers high-level TCP\/IP stack mapping and generic asynchronous messaging capabilities alongside regular cyclic I\/O sweeps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #003366; font-weight: bold; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #003366; font-size: 14px; color: #333333;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #003366; padding: 6px; font-weight: bold; background-color: #f9f9f9; width: 35%;\"\u003eModel \/ Part Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #003366; padding: 6px;\"\u003eIC697BEM742\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #003366; padding: 6px; font-weight: bold; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003eSystem Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #003366; padding: 6px;\"\u003eSeries 90-70 PLC Architecture\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #003366; padding: 6px; font-weight: bold; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003eNetwork Protocol\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #003366; padding: 6px;\"\u003eFIP \/ WorldFIP I\/O Serial Bus\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #003366; padding: 6px; font-weight: bold; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003eData Speed Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #003366; padding: 6px;\"\u003e1 Megabit per second (1 Mbps)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #003366; padding: 6px; font-weight: bold; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003eOnboard Memory\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #003366; padding: 6px;\"\u003e2 MB RAM and high-speed Flash memory\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #003366; padding: 6px; font-weight: bold; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003eOperating Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #003366; padding: 6px;\"\u003e5.0 Volts DC\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #003366; padding: 6px; font-weight: bold; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003eBackplane Current Draw\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #003366; padding: 6px;\"\u003e1.3 Amps maximum\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #003366; padding: 6px; font-weight: bold; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003eInterface Connectors\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #003366; padding: 6px;\"\u003eDual 9-Pin FIP Bus Connectors | Single 15-Pin Serial Port\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #003366; padding: 6px; font-weight: bold; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003eHMI \u0026amp; Diagnostics\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #003366; padding: 6px;\"\u003e6 Status LED Indicators + 1 Front Panel Push-button\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #003366; padding: 6px; font-weight: bold; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003eModule Net Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #003366; padding: 6px;\"\u003e4.0 Pounds (approx. 1.81 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #003366; font-weight: bold; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003eQuick Installation Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5; color: #333333; padding-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eVerify your IC697 PLC VME rack power supply can source the required 1.3 Amps load over the 5V DC backplane link.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eUtilize the 15-pin serial port exclusively to attach a workstation or personal computer when executing firmware upgrades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eEnsure field network nodes are fully mapped within the MS-DOS or Windows utility software; the module does not utilize mechanical switches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #003366; font-weight: bold; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003eTechnical FAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5; color: #333333; margin-bottom: 2px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ1: How does this module manage field tracking updates with the main CPU?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5; color: #555555; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eA1: The module scans I\/O devices asynchronously along the FIP bus, buffering the input data, alarms, and faults to transmit them to the central CPU once per controller scan cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5; color: #333333; margin-bottom: 2px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ2: What is the purpose of the manual push-button located on the front panel?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5; color: #555555; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eA2: Situated right beneath the 6 LED diagnostics line, the hardware push-button facilitates localized module testing, status cycling, and hardware fault resets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5; color: #333333; margin-bottom: 2px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ3: Can the dual 9-pin ports be run on entirely separate distinct subnets?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5; color: #555555; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eA3: No. The internal signals routed to both 9-pin ports are fully identical, engineered strictly to support dual-cable media redundancy for mission-critical networks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"General Electric","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51050806968452,"sku":"IC697BEM742","price":136.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/7454\/7844\/files\/IC697BEM742-1.jpg?v=1781534264","url":"https:\/\/www.etowonauto.com\/products\/ge-ic697bem742-vme-integrator-rack-1-3a-controller-module","provider":"Etowon Auto","version":"1.0","type":"link"}